A 2 or 3 seater swing is an excellent addition to any porch or patio. However, choosing the right material for your outdoor space can be difficult. We highly recommend our poly lumber swing seats for a variety of reasons.
Each swing is built by our Amish partners in Ohio that are expert woodworkers. They craft every piece of furniture with skill and detail for high quality patio furniture.
Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns about our poly wood porch swings. Call, contact us through our website, or visit Upstate Amish Furniture Gallery in Seneca, SC.
Poly Lumber vs Wood Swing Seats
Two of the most popular choices for outdoor swing seats are polywood and natural wood. Polywood, or HDPE, is a highly dense plastic material perfect for outdoor furniture. Below, we will compare how both materials differ in durability, weather resistance, and eco friendliness.
Maintenance
Wooden porch swings generally require much more maintenance than poly lumber alternatives. Typically, they should avoid direct sunlight, any moisture, and need a protective coating. Without regular cleaning, wood swings can rot, mold, and possibly collapse.
This obviously isn't ideal because swings should have a high weight capacity. If the swing collapses while in use, it could lead to serious injury.
Poly lumber, on the other hand, requires little or no cleaning to maintain its function for decades. The material is easy to clean with just a bristle brush and mild soap. Poly swing sets are perfect for vacation homes where owners cannot regularly maintain their patio furniture.
Weather Resistance
As mentioned, wooden swing seats can take on sun and moisture damage over time. Poly lumber has UV inhibitors that protect it from sun rays. The material is also highly dense, so it is entirely waterproof.
A poly wood frame is also heavier than a normal wood porch swing. This ensures the furniture is durable and tough. Even hurricane winds will not blow away poly wood furniture.
Sustainability
Wooden swings obviously require the chopping down of trees to produce. Poly lumber, on the other hand, is 100% recycled plastic like milk jugs and detergent bottles. This reduces waste heading to landfills. It also avoids the use of natural resources.
A poly wood swing seat and stand is also incredibly long lasting. Expect our poly furniture to last decades without need for replacement. This means consumers buy and throw away less patio furniture over time, which is great for the environment.
Shop Our HDPE Swing Seats
We offer a variety of backyard swing sets to customize to your liking. Each features a poly wood frame and comes with chains to hang from a ceiling or swing stand.
Porch Swings with Seat Cushions
Our Sawbuck style patio swing comes complete with comfortable cushions. The porch swing cushions feature high quality outdoor fabric that is long lasting and easy to clean.
This style features an X design underneath each arm rest for a modern look. The 48 inch size is perfect for a two seater swing while the 72 inch option is ideal for a 3 person swing seat.
The Sawbuck swing features a matching collection of outdoor patio furniture. This includes a cushioned armchair and loveseat, as well as a coffee table and end tables.
Unique Frame Styles
Aside from our cushioned swing chair, we also offer other porch swing frames. Available sizes are four and five feet for these options. Finding a cushion seat for a swing of these sizes is easy to do online.
Our 2 seat swing set styles include: Adirondack, Comfort Back, and Gateway. Browse these styles online or in store to find the perfect fit for your space.
Each of these styles has matching porch furniture available as well. This includes: swivel chairs, benches, bucket seats, gliding chairs and benches, as well as dining furniture. These options are all available at standard or balcony height.
Customize Color and Fabric
Because of Amish craftsmanship, every piece of furniture is customizable. Create the porch swing perfect for you with Upstate Amish.
First, choose a style and then select one or two unique poly wood colors for the frame. We offer standard and premium colors that vary in price slightly.
Our standard options tend to be more muted and neutral. These include: White, Weatherwood, Light Gray, Cedar, Cherrywood, Tudor Brown, Dark Gray, and Black. Mint Green, Patriot Blue, and Turf Green are other great standard options that work well as accent colors.
The premium colors tend to be brighter and more vibrant. These include: Pink, Bright Red, Orange, Yellow, Lime Green, Aruba Blue, and Purple. Available at the same price as the premium colors are our unique wood grain options.
These actually mimic the color and grain pattern of real wood species for a more natural look. Options include: Seashell, Birchwood, Driftwood Gray, Coastal Gray, Antique Mahogany, and Brazilian Walnut.
Mix and match colors to create a set unique to your porch with Upstate Amish. For our outdoor swing seat cushions, we offer a variety of solids and patterns. Each is Sunbrella high quality material. Match or contrast your fabric choice with the frame color to create your ideal swing seat.